Junior Laboratory Technician

About the role

Under immediate supervision, performs routine laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory testing, following relevant company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and methods
• Prepares a representative subsample from client sample that meets specific requirements using defined methods (Dry, Crush, Pulverize, Pressure Filter, Mix, Riffle Split, etc.)
• Weighs and digest samples for analysis, using relevant equipment
• May complete and maintain laboratory reports
• Receives, sorts and logs client samples into the data base, and prepares samples' labels
• Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples as per established procedure
• Prepares monthly composites
• May perform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment
• Performs general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory
• Ensures all equipment and containers are organized and cleaned before and after use
• Ensures all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn as required
• Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures
• May also have preparation or field responsibilities, as required by business needs
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• No experience required, unless required by state law
• Water lab only: Where required by state law, Post-secondary degree in science, or minimum 1 year supervised water testing experience required